Latest "Baghdad" stories

Modern ‘shock and awe’ would be defined by aging jets, new tactics

“We need to be able to use a scalpel and not a meat ax,” said Harlan Ullman, the defense consultant credited with coining "shock and awe."

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

Urban combat veterans share lessons for Ukraine fight

Ukrainians taking a stand may plant seeds for future resistance.

By Todd South

19 months ago

Multiple rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad

At least four rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Thursday, two Iraqi security officials said.

21 months ago

Iraqi militia commander vows to avenge deaths in US strike; drone shot down near embassy

Also Monday, a drone was shot down near the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad after midnight. There were no casualties.

2 years ago

He took them captive in Iraq 30 years ago. Now, they’re fighting for his citizenship

Two Navy pilots were shot down and taken prisoner during Desert Storm. Decades later, they formed an unlikely friendship with their once-captor.

By Harm Venhuizen

2 years ago

Air Force continues to pound ISIS targets in Iraq

The attacks destroyed two ISIS camps and two caves, killing at least two ISIS fighters, Iraqi officials say.

By Howard Altman

2 years ago

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